by Beth McGuire | Aug 3, 2017 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News |
Mortgage rates hung on this week, making virtually no movement from the week prior, according to Freddie Mac’s recently released Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS®). The 30-year, fixed rate averaged 3.93 percent, up from 3.92 percent the week prior, while the...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 2, 2017 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
Flipping a house can be a profitable endeavor—especially in cities where flips thrive. The best cities, according to recently released findings from a study by WalletHub, boast a combination of a desirable quality of life, cost-effective renovation expenses and prime...
by Beth McGuire | Jul 31, 2017 | Buying/Selling, House Canary, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
Pending home sales returned to form in June after three straight months of backward traction, up 1.5 percent in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI). The PHSI posted 110.2 in June, up from 108.6 in May. The Index is based on...
by Suzanne De Vita | Jul 30, 2017 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Latest News, News |
Communities with sought-after schools often command a premium for homebuyers. Realtor.com® recently uncovered 10 towns where not only public elementary schools earn high marks, but also home prices make the grade—in affordability. 1. Aurora, Ill. (60503)...
by Beth McGuire | Jul 29, 2017 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News |
Home prices rose 0.4 percent month-over-month in May 2017, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) recently released House Price Index (HPI). The HPI year-over-year—based on prices for homes with Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed mortgages—was...
by Beth McGuire | Jul 29, 2017 | Buying/Selling, House Canary, Latest News, National, News |
No two housing markets are alike—rents included. A recent analysis by GOBankingRates identifies the markets where rents have risen the most year-over-year, with two states dominating the ranking: 1. Marina del Ray, Calif. May 2016 Rent: $2,800 May 2017 Rent: $3,241.50...